888 Car Hire
Maidstone-based · Melbourne-wide delivery · No upfront hire charge for eligible claims

Accident replacement car Melbourne. Delivered to you.

If the accident wasn't your fault, you may be entitled to a like-for-like replacement vehicle while yours is being repaired — with no upfront hire charge. Our Melbourne team arranges delivery, often the same day.

No claim number yet? That's fine.  ·  Call back from our Melbourne team.

✓ Melbourne-based team✓ Same-day delivery across Melbourne metro✓ No upfront hire charge for eligible claims✓ We manage all insurer correspondence

Do you qualify for a replacement car?

Three quick questions. Takes about 30 seconds.

Step 1 of 3

Was another vehicle involved in the accident?

e.g. another car ran into you, or you were rear-ended

Not sure? Check anyway — our team will confirm it for you.

Common scenarios where you may be entitled

If any of these match your situation, call us or check your eligibility above.

Rear-ended

Another car ran into the back of yours — a common scenario where you are generally not at fault.

Hit at an intersection

Another driver ran a red light or failed to give way, causing the collision.

Side-swiped

Another vehicle merged into your lane or clipped your car while overtaking.

Hit while parked

Your parked car was struck by another vehicle, even if the other driver has left.

T-boned

Another driver ran into the side of your vehicle at a junction or driveway.

Not sure who was at fault

Liability is unclear or disputed. Call us — we'll assess the situation with you.

How it works

We take care of everything — from first call to vehicle delivery.

1

Check and enquire

Answer three quick questions to check eligibility. No claim number required. Our team calls you back to confirm the details.

2

We arrange your car

We organise a like-for-like replacement vehicle and deliver it to your home, workplace, or repairer — often the same day.

3

We seek recovery

Where eligible, we pursue the hire costs from the at-fault driver or their insurer. You pay only for fuel, tolls, and parking.

A replacement vehicle to match yours

Subject to eligibility and availability, we aim to provide a vehicle of comparable size and type to the one being repaired.

Hatchback

For small cars and city vehicles

Sedan

For sedans and mid-size cars

SUV

For SUVs and crossovers

7 Seater

For people movers and larger families

Van

For vans and commercial vehicles

No upfront hire charge for eligible claims

You shouldn't have to pay for someone else's mistake

If you're eligible, we provide the replacement car while yours is repaired. We then pursue the at-fault driver or their insurer directly for the reasonable hire costs.

If the insurer takes time to settle, you are not chased for payment in the interim. Our team handles all correspondence until the matter is resolved.

You remain responsible for fuel, tolls, and parking — and anything else set out in your rental agreement. We'll explain everything clearly before you collect the car.

No upfront payment

No bond, no deposit, no daily hire charge to pay on collection.

We handle the insurer

888 manages all correspondence with the at-fault party's insurer on your behalf.

Hire lasts as long as repairs

You keep the vehicle for the full duration of your own car's repair, subject to your agreement.

Dedicated case handler

A real Melbourne-based person manages your claim from first contact to vehicle return.

Why Melbourne drivers choose 888

We're based in Maidstone. We cover all Melbourne metro suburbs.

Local Melbourne team

Not a national call centre. You speak with the same Melbourne-based person throughout your claim.

Same-day delivery

We're based here, so we can often deliver across Melbourne metro the same day you contact us.

Direct phone line

Call 0423 022 881 and speak directly with our team — no hold queues, no automated phone systems.

One case handler

One person manages your claim start to finish. You're not passed around between staff.

Local repairer knowledge

We know Melbourne's suburbs and smash repairers — which helps us co-ordinate faster.

We handle the paperwork

We manage all insurer correspondence. You don't have to chase anyone or write letters.

You may be entitled to a replacement car if:

Another vehicle was involved in the accident

You were not responsible for causing the accident

We can identify the at-fault driver or their insurer

Unsure if your situation qualifies? Check anyway — our team will confirm within minutes.

Questions about accident replacement cars

Had an accident? Get a replacement car delivered today.

Check your eligibility in 30 seconds, or speak directly with our Melbourne team. No claim number needed to get started.

Car already at a repairer? We can deliver the replacement there.

Understand your rights after an accident

Helpful guides for Melbourne drivers

Also see: Not at Fault Car Hire Melbourne